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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 2972 miles / 4783 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Holy Cross

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Holy Cross. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2971.727 miles
  • 4782.531 kilometers
  • 2582.360 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2960.515 miles
  • 4764.487 kilometers
  • 2572.617 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nuuk to Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Holy Cross generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W